NAMM 2026: Behringer JN-80 is an analog clone of the Roland Juno-60 with 8 voices, BBD chorus… and now ready for pre-order
At NAMM 2026, Behringer showcased the finished version of their 8-voice Roland Juno-60 clone. The old name was shot to the Neptune, and it’s now called JN-80, which is closer to the original name.
It’s now also official. Behringer has officially released the JN-80 Synthesizer with a YouTube video. Interesting: it’s a polyphonic aftertouch keybed.
Feature Highlights
- analog poly Synthesizer and reproduction of the legendary Roland Juno 60 from the ‘80s
- pure analog signal path based on authentic DCO, 3109 VCF, and 662 VCA designs
- 8 polyphonic voices with warm sounding and discrete oscillators featuring saw, square, and pulse width waveforms
- classic 24 dB lowpass filter based on discrete 3109 circuitry with resonance and positive/negative envelope control
- unison, double or poly modes for powerful 8 VCO lead, massive bass, 4-voice double or 8-voice single VCO sounds
- multi-stage BBD chorus for rich and lively sounds
- sub-oscillator with one octave down adds powerful depth and bass to your patches
- global noise generator
- LFO to control pulse width mod, pitch, and cutoff filter.
- sophisticated arpeggiator with manual and external tempo control plus up, down and up-down modes
- 49 semi-weighted full-size keys featuring poly after touch and velocity sensitivity
- LCD display with encoder for rapid menu parameter editing
- assignable preset recall switches for immediate program selection
- 256 user program memories with “compare and match” feature to quickly match all analog controls to values stored in program
- polyphonic portamento for amazing and musical glide effects
- spring-loaded pitch and modulation wheels provide total hands-on performance
- CV/pedal inputs for connection to expression pedals and footswitches
- Comprehensive MIDI implementation (including NRPN/CC control of all parameters and bulk load/save
I’m curious to see how well the JN-80 will sell, because there’s already the Deepmind 12, which is based on the Juno-106 and has significantly more features for not much more money.
Behringer JN-80 is now available for pre-order at $ 569/$569€. It is now available from the factory, but depending on the retailer and the delivery method (sea freight/flight), it will take weeks or months.
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Article from January 23, 2026
NAMM 2026 starts tomorrow. Behringer will also have a booth, and the question is whether they’ll make it as big as last year. Well, it seems so. There’s just been a product leak.
According to several shop leaks (Andertons, Strumentimusicali, and SynthForSale), the Behringer Neptune-80 is now finished and called the JN-80. It’s a clone of the Roland Juno-60 for £549.
Behringer JN-80
The JN-80 is a new 8-voice polyphonic analog Synthesizer that meticulously recreates the legendary Roland Juno-60 from the 1980s.
It’s not 100% a clone/replica of the original because the Behringer JN-80 has 8 analog voices instead of 6. You can configure it with different modes, including poly, unison, and double.
It features a discrete analog DCO per voice with sawtooth, square, and pulse-width waveforms. Like on the original, you can adjust the pulse width manually or modulate it via the built-in LFO and envelope. It also has a one-octave down sub-oscillator and a noise oscillator.
Then, the filter is based on the 3109 circuitry and is a 24dB lowpass filter that provides control over the cutoff and resonance. In the same section, you can route the cutoff to an LFO and an envelope (positive/negative). Keyboard tracking is also onboard.
On the modulation side, it has a single ADSR envelope and an LFO. They can be used to modulate pitch, pulse width, filter cutoff, and amp. Yes, very true to the original without new additions like another LFO or envelope. The VCA is based on the 662 VCA chip.
But that’s not the end of it. Of course, a chorus effect is essential. The new Behringer JN-80 features a multi-stage BBD chorus with the same modes as on the original Juno-60.
Playability & Connectivity
The Behringer clone also has preset memory, but more than the original Roland Juno-60. You can save up to 400 user program memories in the hardware. It is also equipped with an LCD display for easy navigation and has assignable preset recall switches.
With a 49-key full-size keyboard with velocity and aftertouch, you can play your Juno-60-style sounds very expressively. Plus, thanks to polyphonic portamento support, you can add smooth glide effects.
On the left side, it also houses spring-loaded pitch and modulation slider that provide intuitive real-time control. Plus, it has a built-in multi-mode arpeggiator with expanded functions.
On the backside, it has 1/4″ stereo (L/R) output, headphone output, a 1/4″ sustain input, 1/4″ CV/pedal input, an external sync 1/8″ socket, and 5-pin MIDI in/out. Plus, it comes with a comprehensive MIDI implementation, including NRPN/CC and bulk load/save.
First Impression
More information will follow here: Behringer
